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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29
The Judge and hts Children.

There is a Judge in this city who loves
his three children better than he loves
his life. During the summer months he
lives in Westchester county. After fin
ishing his work in town he has been in
the habit of going home and pIavino
with the children with the utmost free
dom, even getting down upon his knees
and carrying the children upon his
broad back. \ short time ago "A sister
OF the Judge visited him. and brought
her three children with her. One of
them was taken i'll with the diphtheria.
and to preserve the other little ones from
possible confagion they were sent 10 this
city. The Judge, like the hero he is. re-
manned to help his sister take care
of the sick child. One after
another, each of the sisters
children were taken down with the fatal
disease, but all through her fearful siege
the Judge stood manfully by her. But
the Judges heart achcd for sight of his
own offspring, and 50 one day nc slipped
doWn 10 Inc house IN which the children
were domiciled. He knew that it would
be dangerous for his children TO come
into personal contact with him. and so.
after dark, he looked through the blinds
at them while at play The sight was
too much for the big, tcnder-hearted
Judge. and nc turned away to return to
Wcstchcstcr county He got as far as
the gate, when his affection for his little
ones ovcrcamc him again, and he re-
sumcd his vigil ut the window. While
gazing at their gombols the big tears
rolled down his face, and his arms achcd
to cnfold them. but he was forced to
leave without the coveted embraces of
ms little ones. Fl New York sun.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29
Seats at ROnaL Processfons.

The growth of prices for seats to see
royal professions in London is noted in
extant works on coronations. In Ed
ward the First's time farthing was
given. On the accession of Richard III
the price had risen to u penny. From
Henry VS. coronation to Henry Wis the
sum asked was twopence, or half of a
grosus, or groat a whole proat was
charged in Henry Wits day, and until
Elizabeth, when "a teston or tester. or six
pence, was charged. a shilling was given
to view the coronation procession of
James /; half n crown was the recog-
nized figure in Charles lis time. A
crown was paid in William HIS day.
Half guinea was given at George lis
coronation and curiosity was considered
to have risen to an amazing height when
in some houses ten guineas, and in ordi-
nary houses five guineas, were given to
view the procession at George the
Fourth's coronation London Tele-
graph
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29
The Turkish Ruler.

The Sultan Abdul, Hamid, is thirty
eight years old, about the medium
height, with dark hair and eyes, swarthy
complexion, prominent nose, and slender
figure. The lower part of his face is
covered by a full black beard. He is not
handsome, but has an intelligent express
sion. He is progressive for n Turk, and
wishes to introduce some of the useful
inventions that are known in more civil
lied countries, but in this he is opposed
by his ministers. At present there are
not five hundred miles of railroad in the
whole of Turkey. He is contemplating
a line from Constantinople to the Persian
Gulf, in order to bring to CONSTANT
noplc the rich products of the valleys of
the Tigris and Euphrates, as well as the
valuable commerce of the East Indies,
thus making his capital the great dis
tributing centre of Europe and Asia.
Abdul Hamid lives in Oriental seclu-
sion. He is an inveterate smoker,
and shows his European taste by smoking
cigarettes instead of Turkish pipes His
palace surpasses, in beauty and mag
nificence, the rich descriptions in the
ARABIAN Nights" The ''hall of Jewels"
contains dazzling collection of dia-
monds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and
other precious stones, heaped in large
basins. The immense army of cooks, at
PENDANTS, and Others required to keep up
the Sultan's large household is a constant
drain upon the people. Abdul Hamid's
personal expenses are fifty million francs
(S1O,0O0,OOO year. His favorite at :
tendant, Kishlar Aga, the black eunuch,
receives two hundred and forty thousand
francs as his salary, with many rich per
quisites. He bears enc shfaiesounding
title of Guardian of the Gate of Delights.
i Argonaut.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29
4 Ploatfna F,uiscs

w. X. vanderbilt's yacht, says The
New York World, cost somewhere be-
tween $3.50. 900 and u. 0Oo, 600. She is
the most elegantly and luxuriously APP
pointed yacht afioat. On the hurricane
deck, below the pilot house, is spacious
smoking room, beautifully finished in
mahogany. An extension table occupies
the centre Of this apartment, and velvet
cushioned seats extend around the sides.
On the saloon deck is wonderfully ar
ranged system of rooms, in which every
device is employed to economize space
without conveying any suggestion of
cramping. Directly below the smoking
room is a well lighted and elegantly APP
pointed nursery for the millionaire's
children. The staterooms, 10 in num-
Der, with accommodations for % persons,
are arranged about the nursery, and ex-
tend aft nearly to the stern. They are
as far superior to the staterooms of an
ocean steamship US those of. an ordinary
yacht are to the cabin of trading yes
sci. They are variously finished in cherry
and walnut, and supplied with dressing
cases, wardrobes. colored marble basins,
running water, and every modern appli-
ance for adding to the comfort and con-
venience of the occupant. Among these
are bathtubs sunk in the floor, covered
by trap doors that give no idea of their
existence, and fitted with contrivances
for taking hot or cold, fresh or salt water
baths at will. The dining room is spa
cious apartment beautifully finished in
white and gold, and capable of comfort
ably seating so persons. A passage from
the dining saloon leads past the engine,
where settee is provided for those who
may wish to see it work, to the library,
charming apartment finished in French
walnut. 1t is an evidence of the COM
pleteness of the yachts appointments to
say that she is provided with the means
of making all of the ice required on
board of her.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29
Aner Harresf.

The days of harvest are past again:
We have cut the corn and bound the
sheaves.
And gathered the apples green and gold.
Mid the brown and crimson orchard leaves,
With nowcry promise the springtime came,
With the building birds and blossoms
sweet;
But oh. the honey, and fruit and wine
And oh the joy OF the corn and wheat.
What was the bloom to the apples gold,
And what the flower 10 the honeycomb,
What was the song that sped the plowi
To the joyful song OF the Harvest Homel
So sweet, 50 fair, are the days Of youth;
30 full of promise, 80 gay OF song:
To the Tilt of joy and the dream Of love
Right merrily go the hours along.
But yet in the harvest time of life
We never wish for its spring again.
We have tried our strength and proved our
heart;
Our hands have gathered their golden gain
We have eaten with Sorrow her bitter bread,
And Love has fed us with honeycomb.
Sweet youth, we can never weep for thee,
When Life has come to its Harvest Home
when the apples are rel ON the toprnost
We do not think of their blossoming hour,
when the vine hangs low with its purple
fruit,
we do not long for its pale green flower.
SO, then when hopes Of our spring at last
Are found in the fruit of the busy brain,
In the hearts sweet love in the hands brave
toll,
We shall not wish for our youth again
All, no. we shall say with glad content;
After the years of our hard unrest,
Thank God for our ripened hopes and toll,
Thank God, the Harvest of Life is BEST
-fAmela +. Barr in independent
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29
TIE HOME DOCTOR.
Health H;n,a

Iodide Of potassium and nux vonics
are invaluable in alcoholic hardening OF
the liver. --ADaaV Press.
Charcoal literally added 10 flaxseed
meal poultice makes an application for
inilamcd and foul-smcling ulcers.
II You want to have sure and rapid
action from your medicine, take il in hot
watcr. IL will then be very quickly alb.
sorbed and operate much more efficiently.
IL you ever endured the agony of a
fclon, you will appreciate the fact that il
can be cured by wooden smoke. Place
the WOODEN rags under an inverted flowe,
pot, and put Goals upon them, or set their
on fire some other way, then hold the
felon over the smoke. and IL will extract
all the pain. - otoH Cu'iir0yor.
At Roosevelt Hospital, New York. (,
the treatment OF typhoid fever, tho SOL
diet while the fever lasts is milk and lime
water IN equal parts. Ten grains each of
subnitratc Of bismuth and pepsin mr.,
given in the milk four times daily. Solo
food is allowed on the tenth or twelfth
day after the subsidcnce Of the fever
The convalesccnts commence the chang,
IN diet on tendcrloin steak.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

Life often seems like long shipwrcck
Of which the debris are friendship, glory
and love; the shores of existence arc
strewn with them.
The heart is 4 small thing, but de-
sircth great matters. IL is not sufficient
for kites dinner,yet the whole world is
not sufficient for il.
If doing what ought to be done be
made the first business. and success =
secondary consideration, is not this the
way to exalt virtuel
No soul was ever lost because its fresh
beginning broke down; but thousands OF
souls have been lost because they would
not make fresh beginnings.
Death docs not destroy, but catches,
crystallizes, and makes permanent the
character Of a good man, leaving it q
priceless bcqucst 20 society.
IL seems to me we can never give up
longing and wishing while we are thor
oughly alive. There are certain things
we feel TO be beautiful and good, and we
must hunger after them.
Early rising not only gives US more life
In the same number OF our years, but adds
likewise to their number; and not only
enables us TO enjoy more Of existence in
the same measure Of time, but increases
also the measure.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29
4 tcBtOU FisHfug Boat.

The Parawas or the fishermen of Ccv-
Ion, form Il distinct class by themselves
They are a sturdy industrious race. and
lead hazardous and exciting existence
battling with the surf which breaks
heavily over the reefs by which the
ISLAND Of Ccylon j. surrounded. The
boats in which these fishermen pass a
great part Of their lives arc of very DC.
ruliar construction. They are hcwn
from single log, generally about 30
feet long and not over IS inches beam
They are kept from cap-iling by an out
rigaer which is a log Of wood MS long ne
the boat, lying parallel 10 it about 90
feet away. The outrigpcr is held in
place by q couple Of bamboo poles, which
arc curved above the water So rs 10 offer
no resistance by dragging. In the event
Of % heavy squall, when the outrippcr is
not sufficient to balance the pressure on
ihc sail, member Of the crew acts as
shifting ballast and pcrchcs himself on
'''''i'''''F Ifbi'N. Ills - fNlIffl
zone man breeze" and is exciting
work. 4 1.-TWO man breeze, " when two
Of the daring fishermen become ballast
for the frail craft, is time Of serious
danger.
The construction Of these outripgcr
boats enables them TO sail over the reefs
and driven before n fresh gale at furi.
Gus and exciting pace. 10 pass safely
through the foomiag, dashing breakers
to the waters Of some placid bay, where
cocoanut trees form graceful fringe
along the shore
The speed attained by these Cingalesc
fishing boats i, something marvellous
They have been known TO sail Is or 90
miic' al nour skimming over the waves
with the velocity md lightncs. of bird
under ... iiful management of the
Cingalcse fishermen.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

The aduiteration of milk in this
country is usually either in the removal of
cream or IN the addition of water. A
san Francisco chemist has communicated
to the Agricultural Department the com
position of a milk adultcrant, which has
been largely used in that city. The mix
ture consists OF common salt, saltpetre,
saieratus, trace Of caustic soda and a
large quantity of sugar. The color is
impaired by caramel. The purer the
milk supply the larger will be the
demand from consumers. The nearer the
producers can come to the consumers
with their pure, fresh milk product the
larger and more satisfactory will be the
lrnle
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

Rhincceros hide is a new element in
the art world, and Roland Ward, a we'll
known taxidermist, has discovered and
developed hitherto unknown qualities and
beauties IN the tremendously thick skin
of that dainty little creature. For the
Maharajah of Kooch Behar, noted In
dian sportsman, Mr.. Ward has prepared
variety of articles, ranging in size from
tables down to candlesticks. all made of
polished rhinoccros hide, which has the
appearance and peculiar effect of the
Cncst amber
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

The authorities of Castle Garden, New
York, report the increased arrivals Of
immigrants ms still continuing, making
this year an exceptional one. There has
been some falling off in the number Of
scandinavian iron workers noticed
The increasing demand for farm labor in
the West is the chief matter of interest
in the labor department. Never before
has this demand been so great, and never
have such favorable offers been made to
new corners willing to engage in this
work
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

The biggest missionary enterprire on
record has been accomplished by the
Rev. George Muller, founder of an or
phanage at Bristol, who has Just returned
from preaching tour round the
world. The indefatigablc evangelist has
been absent ten years, during which
time he has travelled over 1870. 900 miles.
extending through the United States.
New Zealand, Australia, the Malayan Pc
ninsula, China, Japan, and the journey
home through Europe What makes the
Feat really extraordinary is that Mr.. Null
Ter IS now 50 years Of age, and is report
cd to have finished in splendid condition.
His united congregations during the tour
amount to over million persons. Lon
don Truth.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

II is very much healthier to sleep
alone. The unhealthfulncss Of two per.
sons occupying the same bed very much
depends on the physical condition of
either or both. II one is diseased. in.
jury to the other is sure to result. The
practice is unhcathful because the ex-
halations from the body Of one come in
contact with and are absorbed by tho
skin of the other, and because each one
must. Of necessity, breathe some Of the
air which has been breathed by the
other, and consequently rendered i'm
pure - Herald Of Health.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

Naval men and marine architects in
Washington are discussing the latest adj
dition to the British navy. This is mag
niticcnt twin-screw, armor-plated battle
ship, and she promises to be the most
powerful ship Of war afoat. She was
named the Sans Pareil by Lady George
Hamilton. The Sans Parcil. without her
Engines and fittings. is the heaviest YES
sci ever launched in England except the
Great Eastern, her weight being more
than 5000 tons. She is $40 feet in length
seventy feet in breadth. thirty seven feet
six in depth and of O,470 tons displace-
ment. Her engines will he 300 horse
power natural draught and IL. 900 horse
power forced draught Her armament
viii consist of two 16-inch Hilton guns.
one 1O-inch cotton gun, twelve 6-inch
)-ton guns, nine three FOUNDER quick
trlng guns, twelve six-poundcr quick
firing guns, two 1-inch Nordenfeidt guns.
light II inch Whitehead torpedo tubes
an four O.45-inch Nordenfeldt guns.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

The New York Worlds examination
of the drugs sold in the metropolis re-
veals rather startling state of affairs.
Of the samples analysed, bought impair
tally along the five avenues on the east
ern and the western side of the city, it
was found that nearly forty per cent. were
below the legal standard of purity The
most important adulteration discovered
was IN the tinctures Of nux vomica and
opium, preparations for the ingredients
of which the retail dealer is alone re-
SponSib,p
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

where are those who have gone be-
fore usl' yelled the valedictorian at the
commencement exercises ut a college for
young men. II he meant the last gradu-
ating class wc can inform him that one
OF them IS embroidery counter clerk in a
dry goods store, another is driver Of n
herdic, a third is a horse car conductor,
fourth is selling new kind of furni-
ture polish, and fifth is learning the
first principles Of the mercantile business
as Ianitor in shoe and leather house. 49,
It'd Bits.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

The explorer, Henry NJ. Stanley, is
said to have acquired by purchase Of the
native chiefs several Of the most com
manding sites and large tracts Of the
richest territory in Africa, which he in
tends TO hold by title, trusting to time
to make it remuncrative He took the
precaution to Lave white witnesses to all
his transactions, which were verified by
written instruments. The consideration
given was. of course, comparatively
trifiinp.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29
Dofnn HIN nn In fuat.ce-

81 don't want that yoang poet around
here any more" said father to his
daughter; "he will never amount to any
thing"
why, papa responded the girl
"George has discovered sure cure for
corns and bunions and has given up
poetry forever"
"Oh, said the father. 'rm afraid I've
misiudged the young man. Just let
things go on as usual ~ New York Sun.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

The man not in earnest seldom accom-
plishes much in this world. Bulwer once
said Nothing is so contagious as en-
thusiasm; It Is the allegory Of the tale.of
Orpheus; II moves stones, il chains
brutes Enthusiasm is the genius Of sin
cerity, and truth acconplishes no victo-
ries without It,"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29

The New York Industrial Educational
Association has nearly 1000 pupils
Drawing. carpentry, sewing. and cook
cry are the principal branches of study
taught there.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-07-29
Sessions of the Cou,.t..

Sessions OF the Courts.
ritra,i owt. l3th Judicial Circcit, Hon.
i-a,s- % sss,rcnS. prrsiding Ter Ms be
in - o'iJ .:
Graft County Fourth Tueeeay il Nasch,
s'a ue-dsy in June and third raesiay il
DC ootr
HSmps.ire Coussy -First Tuesday 10 psb.
rusry. second tuesday in Nay aaa this
Tuesday in S~ptewbsr.
HARDY ,,puat, --Sseoad Tuesday In March
last Tue day iu May and 6rst Tuesday in
October.
Mineral Couotv-. Second Tuesday in Jan.
uarv. fourth Tuesday in April and o. ret Tues
day in Septembes.
Peodieson co1nty---Second Wednesday In
April, "Wednesday after seccad Tuesdsy in
June, and irst "Wednesday ia Novemher.
County Coart OF Hampshire Couuty. John
r. Vance. President; L. d. Sch siboe and T.
d Poweli Commissioner =; @. =. White. Clerk
The regular sessions are held b~siuuing on
the 6rst Tuesday in January, Ay.il aud DC.
tober, aud 4,h Tuesday 10 July.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-04
TIE REppRLaCA Ms.
4 Coed Attendance - Offic ers
Elected.

Elected.
The Republican members of the
House of Representatives held their
first caucus session this afternoon. OF
the Republican representation of 1853
members III were in attendance.
None OF the four Independent men,
bers elect were present. Cannon of
Illinois and McComas of Maryland
were respectively reelected Chairman
and Secretary of the caucus. McKin-
ley OF Ohio nominated Thomas B.
Reed of Maine for Speaker, and the
nomination was confirmed by accla-
nation. Reed made brief speech
in which he counselled party har-
mony and predicted a Republican vic
tory in the next Presidential election.
The nominations for the remaining
officers of the next House were then
made as follows. Edmund McPher-
son of Pennsylvania by Representa-
tive Boyne for Clerk; Daniel Shep-
herd of Illinois by Adams for Sergeant
alarms; w. T. Fitch of Ohio by But
terworth for doorkeeper; Charles III.
Greer of Dakota by Nelson for Post
master; and Francis w. Thomas of
In llama by Browne for Chaplain.
The nominations were agreed to. Mr..
Thomas, nominated for Chaplain, is
q minister OF the Society of Friends,
and is well known in the West as Il
Quaker preacher. Only incidental
mention was made of the tariff, and
no attempt was made to outline the
policy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-04
FROM ALL QUARTERS.
Reported by Associated Press
Representatives.

Congressman McKenna, of Califor-
MIA, who is in Chicago in the interest
of affairs in California, says that the
people want a Chinese restriction act
that amounts to total prohibition. The
long and short haul clause of the in
terstate act has been suspended for
the benefit of the Pacific slope and
therefore he was not prepared to say
that the act would be detrimental to
the interests of California.
The iron Trust company, of New
Yok, filed petition in the District
Court at Houston, Tex, on Friday
against the Houston and East and
West Texas Railway company, claim
ing a prior lien on all property AS
trustees, under two mortgages. De-
fault in payment of bonded interest is
set up and a decree is prayed for
ordering a sale OF the road.
The Secretary OF the committee in
charge of the movement to have the
next National Democratic Convention
in San Francisco, has reported that
$4,000 has already been pledged for
the pun pose, and that but little effort
will be necessary to raise the full
amount necessary to pay all the ex-
penses of the convention.
On petition of the Mayor and mem
bers OF the City Council of Lincoln,
Neb., now incarcerated in Jail at
Omaha for contempt by an order of
Judge Brewer, the Supreme Court has
granted rule to show cause why a
writ of habeas corpus should not be
issued, returnable the 18th inst.
Judge Garrett yesterday morning
dissolved the Injunction restraining
the County Board, declaring the town
of Hyde Park annexed to Chicago,
thus adding about 10000 Inhabitants
to Chicago.
The gross earnings of the Canadian
Pacific railway for the ten months,
ending October 3lst, We're: $685.
600; working expenses, 1868, 900.
The Montezuma Hotel, at Birds
Landing, Cal, burned on Friday
night from an unknown cause. Loss,
$4,000.
The Duke of Marlborough, who has
been visiting the United States, was c
passenger on the steamer Umbria
which arrived ut Queenstown yester
day morning.
The Most Rev. Daniel McGilligan, d
d., Roman Catholic Archbishop o
the diocese OF Armagh and Primate G
all Ireland, is dead.